Planning is an important exercise for libraries. It helps the library focus in a strategic manner and allows the library to better fulfill its mission.
Here are several important documents that can provide an excellent information for a planning effort:
Here are some excellent resources to get started: Nebraska Library Commission’s Strategic Planning for Public Library Accreditation
Below are the strategic plans of our member libraries. If you have questions about a specific plan, please contact the participating library.
Alice Baker Memorial Library/Eagle Strategic Plan, 2018-2019
Brookfield Public Library’s Long Range Plan, 2016-2018
Delafield Public Library’s Strategic Plan, 2018-2021
Johnson Creek Public Library’s Strategic Plan, 2021-2023
L.D. Fargo Public Library’s Strategic Plan, 2015-2020 (Lake Mills, WI)
Menomonee Falls Public Library’s Strategic Plan, 2018-2022
Mukwonago Community Library Strategic Plan, 2018-2021
Muskego Public Library’s Strategic Plan, 2017-2019
New Berlin Public Library’s Strategic Plan, 2015-2020
Oconomowoc Public Library’s Business Plan, 2016 and Capital Budget Summary Form
Pauline Haass Public Library’s Strategic Plan, 2017-2019 (Sussex, WI)
Pewaukee Public Library Strategic Plan, 2019-2020
Town Hall Public Library’s Strategic Plan, 2016-2020 (North Lake, WI)
Waukesha Public Library’s Strategic Plan, 2019-2023
Thank you to the above libraries for sharing their plans!